1973 Honda 145 vs. 1961 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1973 Honda 145 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 Honda 145.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1961 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | 145 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
